Published: 17.10.2026
The .gf extension is the country-code domain of French Guiana, an overseas region of France on the north-eastern coast of South America, bordered by Brazil and Suriname. Companies, public services, schools and cultural projects in the territory use it to show a clear local identity. French is the official language, and the capital is Cayenne. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .gf is still available.
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A short history
Much of French Guiana is covered by rainforest, and its rivers, coastline and wildlife are central to life in the territory. The Guiana Space Centre near Kourou is a well-known feature of the region, and it brings engineers and staff from several countries to the area. Daily life combines French institutions with the languages and traditions of many local communities. As businesses and public bodies moved online, the national ending became a natural choice for organisations serving people in the territory.
Who runs it
The .gf zone is managed by a registry that keeps the central database of names and publishes the rules for registration. Registrars sell names to the public and send orders to the registry. Because the rules are set for this zone, the current published terms are the reference point for holder conditions, contact details and renewal. Check them before you order, since they can change.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: conditions can apply to who may hold a .gf name, so check them before you pay.
- Documents: registration may require company or personal documents, so prepare them before you start the order.
- Name format: names use letters, digits and hyphens under standard DNS rules, and the zone may set its own limits.
- Renewal: enable auto-renewal and keep the expiry date on your calendar.
Who uses .gf
- Shops, restaurants, hotels and tour operators in Cayenne, Kourou and the wider territory.
- Service firms and contractors that work with the space sector and other industries in the region.
- Schools, universities, cultural associations and sports clubs with a local audience.
- Consultants and small businesses that work with clients in France, the Caribbean and South America.
Strengths
- The ending shows at once that a site is linked to French Guiana, which helps local visitors recognise it.
- Because the territory is part of France, a French-language site with a local ending makes a simple and clear first impression.
- Search engines may use a country-code ending as one of several signals about the intended audience.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one territory, so a business that serves customers across the region or in France may need a generic address as well.
- Neighbouring Brazil and Suriname use other languages, so decide which languages the site will use.
- Good short names are often taken, so prepare alternatives before you start.
- Holder requirements may change, so check them again before a renewal or a transfer.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and in the social networks you plan to use.
- Enter the company name, address and registration details exactly as they appear in your official papers.
- Publish a French-language contact page and legal notice, with the address of the business.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send e-mails from the domain.
- Turn on auto-renewal and protect the registrar account with two-factor login.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be based in French Guiana to register a .gf name? Conditions for holders may apply and can depend on your situation, so check the current terms before you order.
Does .gf help a site appear in search results in French Guiana? It may be one useful local signal. Clear French content, a fast site and genuine links usually carry more weight.
Can a site in English use .gf? Yes. The ending does not set the language, though many local visitors will look for French content.
